Feral (character)

Feral
Feral as depicted in Wolverine (vol. 3) #53 (June 2007).
Art by Simone Bianchi.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe New Mutants #99 (March 1991)
Created byRob Liefeld
Fabian Nicieza
In-story information
Alter egoMaria Callasantos
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsX-Force
Morlocks
New Mutants
Mutant Liberation Front
New Hellions
X-Corporation
Hounds
X-Factor
Abilities
  • Superhuman speed, agility, stamina, senses, and reflexes
  • Regenerative healing factor
  • Sharp claws and fangs
  • Prehensile tail

Feral (Maria Callasantos) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza, she first appeared in The New Mutants #99 (March 1991). Feral belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants who are born with superhuman abilities. She has feline features and superhuman attributes and most often appears in the X-Men family of books. Feral has been both a protagonist and an antagonist at various points in her history. She is a founding member of X-Force and has also been affiliated with the Morlocks, the Mutant Liberation Front, and the New Hellions.